How has pollution in the ocean effected the sea environment?
Pollution is a big problem that has negative effects on all of the planet’s ecosystems, including the oceans. The ocean is commonly used to dispose of waste materials, and many of these substances are toxic to living creatures. These substances diffuse through large volumes of water, which makes them less concentrated and more dispersed. However, marine animals concentrate toxins in their tissues, and over time, the toxins can accumulate and eventually kill the animals. Pollution is definitely one of the biggest threats to the ocean environment. BACK TO POLLUTION INDEX OR ANSWER FILE Balloons and Marine Wildlife (Received from D. Beyer in Virginia) Q. I need some information on why balloons are bad for marine wildlife, and why they are bad in general. Thanks! A. In general, balloons (especially when they are released in huge numbers) contribute to the general pollution of the marine environment, or indeed, any environment. Even when they are released on land, they can drift out to sea
